Kick-butt quotes from female athletes we love

Getting inspiration to work on your game can be tricky. Sure it would be nice to be a world-famous athlete, but constantly putting in the effort and never giving up hope just seems so unrealistic sometimes. Well, these athletes were in your shoes once. Here are some awesome lines to give you the motivation to keep on working!

Stay Focused
“I just stay focused, and I always think about gymnastics. I am just doing what I always do... working really hard and pushing myself to the maximum and keeping myself motivated.” - Aly Raisman, gymnast

The Real Champions
“True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.” - Mia Hamm, soccer player

Anything Can Happen
“My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me.' You have to say, 'That can happen to me.' So always be aware that things can happen.” - Venus Williams, tennis player

What Girls Are Made Of
“Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice.” - Bethany Hamilton, surfer

Never Stop Trying
“When you fall, get right back up. Just keep going, keep pushing it.” - Lindsey Vonn, skier

Push Yourself
"We have to fight the entire time, we can't start at the end when it's getting down to crunch time. We can't leave anything on the floor." - Kerri Walsh, volleyball player

Don’t Doubt Yourself
“To have any doubt in your body is the biggest weakness an athlete can have.” - Shawn Johnson, gymnast

Go Hard Or Go Home
“Always work hard, never give up, and fight until the end because it’s never really over until the whistle blows.” - Alex Morgan, soccer player

Take Risks
“Take those chances and you can achieve greatness, whereas if you go conservative, you’ll never know. I truly believe what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Even if you fail, learning and moving on is sometimes the best thing.” - Danica Patrick, race car driver